(えいゆうてき)

えいゆうてき
adjective-na
heroic; valiant
1. heroic; valiant
displaying the courage, nobility, or greatness characteristic of a hero; brave and admirable in the face of adversity
英雄的(えいゆうてき)行動(こうどう)だった。
It was a heroic act.
消防士(しょうぼうし)英雄的(えいゆうてき)活躍(かつやく)人命(じんめい)(すく)った。
The firefighter saved lives through heroic action.
彼女(かのじょ)英雄的(えいゆうてき)犠牲(ぎせい)(おお)くの(ひと)感動(かんどう)(あた)えた。
Her heroic sacrifice moved many people.
戦争(せんそう)映画(えいが)には英雄的(えいゆうてき)場面(ばめん)がよく(えが)かれる。
Heroic scenes are often depicted in war movies.

Describes actions, qualities, or people that display the bravery and nobility associated with a hero. Always carries a strongly positive, admiring connotation. Used in both serious and literary contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 英雄的(えいゆうてき)行動(こうどう): heroic action
  • 英雄的(えいゆうてき)犠牲(ぎせい): heroic sacrifice
  • 英雄的(えいゆうてき)活躍(かつやく): heroic achievements
  • 英雄的(えいゆうてき)人物(じんぶつ): heroic figure
  • 英雄的(えいゆうてき)最期(さいご): heroic death

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 勇敢(ゆうかん): brave, courageous — focuses on personal bravery without implying greatness or nobility
  • (いさ)ましい: gallant, spirited — more literary; describes a dashing, spirited quality
  • 大胆(だいたん): bold, daring — emphasizes taking risks, not necessarily with noble purpose

ETYMOLOGY:
Composed of 英雄(えいゆう) (hero) + (てき) (adjectival suffix). (えい) means outstanding and (ゆう) means male/heroic.